Japan launches fully-funded scholarship for robotics, bioengineering: Details

Japan's Osaka University is offering fully-funded scholarships for its Robotics Engineering and Bioengineering Master's and PhD programmes of 2015. Apply by November 15, 2024, to start in October 2025.

In Short

• Osaka University offers MEXT scholarships for robotics and bioengineering
• Applications open from November 1 to November 15, 2024
• Fully funded scholarships cover tuition, fees, and monthly allowances

If you're passionate about robotics engineering or bioengineering and dreaming of studying in Japan, there's exciting news for you. Osaka University has announced the 2025 intake for its MEXT-funded Master's and PhD programmes in these cutting-edge fields.

The application process will begin on November 1, 2024, and the deadline for submission is November 15, 2024.

Successful candidates will kick-start their academic journey on October 1, 2025.

FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

This scholarship is a golden opportunity for international students, offering world-class education at one of Japan’s premier institutions.

The programme covers Robotics Engineering and Bioengineering under the Graduate School of Engineering Science, and only four students will be admitted to each programme.

These positions are spread across three departments:

• Department of Materials Engineering Science
• Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
• Department of Systems Innovation

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this prestigious Osaka University scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Nationality: You must be from a country that maintains diplomatic relations with Japan.
• Age: Born on or after April 2, 1990.
• Education:
  For the Master’s programme, applicants need a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, or be recognised as equivalent by Osaka University.
  For the Doctoral programme, a master’s degree or equivalent research experience is required.
• English Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate solid English skills, meeting one of the following thresholds: TOEFL-iBT 79, TOEFL-PBT 550, or IELTS 6.0.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Successful candidates will receive generous funding, including:

• Monthly allowance: å147,000 for Master’s students and å148,000 for Doctoral students.
• Fee exemptions: You won’t need to worry about application, examination, admission, or tuition fees, as these will be completely waived.

However, it's essential to stay focused—if you repeat a year, the funding will not extend beyond the designated programme duration.

Check out full details in the brochure here.

Apart from academic excellence, candidates are encouraged to actively engage in cultural exchange between Japan and their home country, fostering mutual understanding and global collaboration.